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| The Node is the place on the Stem where Leaves are attached. | |
| Equisetum Leaves are papery-thin. They are not
substantial and are not well developed for photosynthesis. Careful studies have shown that the individual Microphylls are united into a sheath-like structure. The number of pointed tips indicates the number of Microphylls present. They are present on Aerial Stems & Rhizomes Branching occurs at the Nodes. Some species do not routinely form branches, unless the stem is injured. Shoot and Root Meristems are both present and alternate with one another. This allows one stem segment to produce a new plant. Since the stems float, it is easy to imagine how Equisetum plants could colonize sites which are "down-stream" or on distant shores. |
 Equisetum Leaves: the Node occurs at the bottom of the Rectangle where the Microphylls join the Stem
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